HERI – Research Actions Database

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ÖkoResch: Achievement of good ecological potential in high alpine residual water sections and flow-affected waters

Description

The EU Water Framework Directive (EU-WFD) has established specific environmental objectives for water bodies that are threatened by pollution.This research project aims to provide the foundation for defining Good Ecological Potential in flow-affected and residual water sections in high alpine regions. Within this project, the ecological impact of various scenario measures will be examined, and a concept for defining Good Ecological Potential in high alpine residual water sections, along with a corresponding ecological monitoring program, will be developed. The information gained will ultimately be available for the creation of practical guidelines, which will include the methodology for a) conducting variant studies for measure determination and b) performing ecological monitoring for the timely review of measure success and target state.

Organisations

  • VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH - Partner

Funding

Specific Funding Sources:
N/A

Level of Action:

National: AUSTRIA

Applications

Storage Hydropower, Pumped Storage

Keywords

Ecology, Hydropeaking, River management, River morphology

Areas of Research

Research and Innovation Agenda

  • Measures and approaches to protect biodiversity
  • Development and testing of solutions for improved biodiversity and fish protection
  • Assessment of the general impact and contribution of hydropower to the biodiversity

Strategic Industry Roadmap

  • Collect Experience with Water Framework Directive and Lessons Learnt Solutions to Maintain or Improve Water Quality in Rivers and Reservoirs

Last Updated: 19/12/2024 12:29

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ÖkoResch

Start Date
2020
End Date
2026

 

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the European Union